St. Louis African Arts Festival

Saturday, May 28, 2022

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Sunday, May 29, 2022

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Monday, May 30, 2022

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The St. Louis African Arts Festival, held in Forest Park, celebrates the rich and diverse cultures of African and African American people. This annual event includes children's activities, a health village, African arts and crafts, African films and daily fitness opportunities, as well as live music, dance, cultural demonstrations, authentic food, a Safari Teens Hut, and lots more.

Children's activities include storytelling, arts and crafts, mask-making and educational workshops. In conjunction with the festival, the Saint Louis Zoo will have special activities focused on a different African animal each day.

May 28-30 at the World's Fair Pavilion in Forest Park. Admission is free.

Festival hours are Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m and Monday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is free.

More information: stlafricanartsfest.com

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Tags: St. Louis festivals, Family Events in St. Louis, African Arts Festival, Forest Park events

Locations: St. Louis

Ages: Babies and Toddlers, Elementary Age, High Schoolers, Middle Schoolers, Parent with Child, Preschool, Teens and Tweens

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